Corporate Travel Planning

Corporate travel refers to business-related trips and travel arrangements made by companies for their employees. This includes flights, hotel bookings, transportation, and other travel expenses necessary for business meetings, conferences, client visits, and professional events.
Key features of corporate travel include:

Company-paid travel expenses
Business travel policies
Expense reporting and tracking
Managed booking systems
Duty of care and traveler safety measures
Corporate travel insurance

Companies often work with corporate travel management companies to streamline bookings, control costs, and ensure policy compliance.

A corporate travel manager is a professional who oversees and coordinates all aspects of business travel for an organization. They ensure efficient travel operations while maintaining cost control and policy compliance.
Key responsibilities include:

Creating and enforcing travel policies
Managing travel budgets
Negotiating with vendors and suppliers
Booking travel arrangements
Tracking expenses and generating reports
Ensuring traveler safety and support
Implementing travel technology solutions
Handling travel-related emergencies

A business trip qualifies as travel primarily undertaken for work-related purposes. Here are the main qualifying factors:
Primary Business Purpose

Client meetings
Conferences or trade shows
Training sessions
Project work
Sales presentations
Branch office visits
Business negotiations

Corporate travel planners manage all aspects of business travel for companies. Their services include booking flights, hotels, and transportation, managing travel budgets, and providing 24/7 support for travelers. They use specialized booking platforms and tools to ensure efficient travel management while maintaining company policy compliance and cost control. These professionals help businesses streamline their travel needs while keeping employees safe and satisfied.

Corporate trips offer many team-building opportunities through activities like escape rooms, cooking classes, and scavenger hunts. For entertainment, groups can enjoy team dinners, cultural events, or casual activities like bowling.

Outdoor enthusiasts might prefer golf, hiking, or city tours. When choosing activities, ensure they're inclusive and accommodate all team members' abilities and preferences.

Red Carpet can help streamline this process and book what works for your travel needs.